The last time I painted a mapwas in 2021.I painted a map of West Virginiawith the goal of turning it into a jigsaw puzzle. In March 2021 I wrote about it: The Making of a Puzzleand in May, Rick and I traveled to Kansas City, MO to pick up2000 puzzles. In June 2021 I wroteContinue reading “The Making of a Campus Map”
Tag Archives: watercolor paintings
It All Came Together
I love to create.I’ve been thinking I’ll do another watercolor seriesof Huntington locations. My last one was in 2015-30 Paintings in 30 DaysHere’s one of those… Then in February while shopping for drapery panels, I spied this print of a 1928 Paris sketch, and it spoke to me, so I brought it home for inspiration.Continue reading “It All Came Together”
Creating…
In a recent conversation I was finally able to put into words something I’ve known since I was a child. While admitting my struggle to find the inspiration to paint a complex, commissioned watercolor piece that I was asked to do many months ago. The other person said, “It’s hard to get inspired.” I immediatelyContinue reading “Creating…”
Old Main with a New Look
I created this watercolor of Old Main in 2015, and I still sell giclée prints of it in several gift shops. I recently painted Old Main in pastels, (I added a watermark to the photo:) but what I’m excited about are new display options I’m creating for those looking for a print that’s ready toContinue reading “Old Main with a New Look”
Plein Air?
Plein Air is a French term which means painting “in open air”. and more precisely, it means painting outside while you’re looking at your subject. I have followed many artists who just LOVE plein air painting, but I’ve always painted from photos in the safe, controlled environment of my art studio (first that was myContinue reading “Plein Air?”
Let the Painting Begin!
Summer 2017 Have decided to challenge myself: Paint EVERY day. And honestly, it’s not going to be easy this summer, because I’ve also decided to have a big garden, sew my clothing again, I’m scheduled for jury duty and I joined the Rec Center at MU, plus we’ve got a vacation planned in June. And,Continue reading “Let the Painting Begin!”
We’ve Only Just Begun
I attended the Women’s March in Charleston. I loved it. Shortly afterward, I painted this watercolor… The original’s 12″ x 16″. I now have prints for sale. ALL proceeds will be donated to an organization for which I volunteer, Wof-PAC, whose sole purpose is campaign finance reform OR to progressive candidates for political office, in otherContinue reading “We’ve Only Just Begun”
2017 Calendars are in 6 Locations!
It was ABSOLUTELY wonderful seeing sooo many people at Heritage Station today. Thanks sooo much for coming out to buy my calendar! If you still want and/or need a calendar they’re now being sold in 6 different locations in Huntington! Check out this page to get all the details! 2017 Calendars Thanks for following along, Linda
10 Times Better!
Last year after my 2016 calendar of Huntington watercolors, I committed to creating a 2017 calendar that was 10 times better! And I’m thrilled to report… IT IS!! I can’t wait to show you. They’ll be in several retail shops, and at a few events next weekend. Thanks for following along, Linda
The Calendars are Finished
I’m happy to report I met my deadline!! The calendars are ordered and I’ll have them Dec. 1! To see all the paintings, that I used in the calendar and how to purchase one, check out this page: 2017 Calendars. Thanks for following along, Linda